Peter vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

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Peter Rank #192

Kevin Rank #196

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #196 for Kevin.

Is Peter or Kevin more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Kevin at #196 in the United States.

What do Peter and Kevin mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Peter and Kevin boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.